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EMCs Continue Power Restoration

TUCKER, Ga. – At 7:30 p.m., Georgia’s electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) are reporting approximately 135,000 customers without power, down from 149,000 this afternoon.

This storm produced as much as 10 inches of snow in some areas and caused heavy damage in Cobb, Carroll, Cherokee, Douglas, Paulding and Union Counties. Other affected counties include Bartow, Douglas, Forsyth, Fulton, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Habersham, Hall, Haralson, Pickens, Rabun, Towns and White Counties.

To assist with the pace of restoration, nearly 300 additional linemen and 50 right-of-way crews from Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and Florida have descended upon the affected areas. Crews will be working throughout the night to restore service, and fresh crews will be deployed in the early hours tomorrow to continue work.

EMCs recommend the following generator safety tips:

Never use a generator indoors, including in homes, garages, basements, crawl spaces, and other enclosed or partially-enclosed areas, even with ventilation.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Locate the unit outdoors and away from doors, windows and vents.